The RKVY-DPR (Detailed Project Report) component is a flexible, project-based funding window under the Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), first launched in 2007 and now implemented as part of the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY), approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024. It exists to fund exactly the kind of agriculture and allied-sector projects that don't fit neatly into any other existing central scheme — infrastructure creation, production growth initiatives, and innovative ideas that states and project proponents identify locally. Because RKVY-DPR works as a "gap-filling" mechanism, it gives State Governments, entrepreneurs, and organisations real flexibility to design projects around their own agro-climatic conditions and local farmer needs.
RKVY-DPR Scheme Overview
- Scheme Name – RKVY-Detailed Project Report (RKVY-DPR) component, under Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (PM-RKVY)
- Scheme Modification Date – RKVY launched 2007; renamed RKVY-RAFTAAR in 2017-18; rebranded and restructured as PM-RKVY, approved by Union Cabinet on 3 October 2024
- Scheme Fund Allocated – A maximum of 30% of PM-RKVY's total outlay is earmarked for the DPR component, including administrative charges and the startup sub-component; PM-RKVY's overall approved outlay stands at ₹57,074.72 crore, with ₹8,550 crore allocated for a recent budget cycle
- Type of Scheme – Central Government (Centrally Sponsored Scheme), implemented by State Governments under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
- Helpline No – Kisan Call Centre, 1800-180-1551; project-related queries can be directed to the State Agriculture Department or the Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC)
- States Covered – All-India; funding pattern is 60:40 (Centre:State) for general states and 90:10 for North-Eastern and Himalayan states
Objectives of the Scheme
- Fund innovative agriculture and allied-sector projects that don't fit the template of existing DA&FW schemes
- Give States and Union Territories flexibility to propose infrastructure, production-growth, and innovation projects suited to local needs
- Strengthen agricultural and post-harvest infrastructure to reduce losses
- Promote agri-entrepreneurship and value-chain development through project-based support
- Encourage Public-Private Partnerships for Agriculture Value Chain Development (PPPAVCD) that generate additional farmer income
Key Features of RKVY-DPR
- Implemented in project-based mode — States/UTs propose specific projects rather than receiving a blanket allocation
- Covers agriculture and allied sectors, excluding Animal Husbandry and Fisheries, which are funded through other dedicated channels
- Supports infrastructure projects such as Custom Hiring Centres, farm machinery banks, micro-irrigation systems, protected cultivation structures, soil testing labs, and organic resource centres
- Covers post-harvest and value-chain infrastructure, including collection centres, cold storage, processing units, and pack-houses
- Includes a dedicated Startup component to support agri-entrepreneurs and innovation-driven proposals
- Supports digital agriculture tools, climate-resilient farming models, tribal support initiatives, and crop diversification projects
- For infrastructure and asset-creation projects under the PPPAVCD mode, 100% assistance is provided when executed by the public sector; private sector projects receive 50% assistance for infrastructure and 25% for production-oriented components
- A revised Public-Private Partnership for Agriculture Value Chain Development (PPPAVCD) framework has been issued separately to guide such projects
RKVY-DPR Eligibility
- State Governments and Union Territories are the primary applicants, proposing projects based on their District Agriculture Plans (DAPs) and State Agriculture Plans (SAPs)
- Individual farmers, entrepreneurs, and organisations can also initiate project proposals, typically routed through the state process or, in some cases, through the Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC) at the national level
- Projects must relate to agriculture and allied sectors (excluding Animal Husbandry and Fisheries)
- Proposed projects must not duplicate activities already covered under existing DA&FW schemes
- States must maintain or raise their baseline budgetary spending on agriculture and allied sectors to remain eligible for RKVY funding overall
- Certain activities are excluded, such as creating or topping up revolving/corpus funds, routine asset maintenance, and salaries or travel allowances for permanent staff
Benefits to Farmers and States
- Funding for infrastructure that directly improves farm productivity, such as micro-irrigation systems, protected cultivation, and Custom Hiring Centres
- Support for reducing post-harvest losses through cold storage, pack-houses, and processing infrastructure
- Flexibility for states to design projects around their specific agro-climatic conditions rather than a one-size-fits-all national template
- Opportunities for agri-entrepreneurs and startups to access funding and incubation support through the DPR Startup component
- Encourages additional farmer income through Public-Private Partnership projects in agriculture value chain development
- Since RKVY-DPR is a gap-filling scheme, it can fund genuinely novel local ideas that wouldn't otherwise qualify under any other central scheme
Limitations of the Scheme
- DPR component funding is capped at a maximum of 30% of PM-RKVY's total outlay, so it competes with other priorities within that ceiling
- Animal Husbandry and Fisheries projects are excluded from RKVY-DPR and must be funded through other dedicated schemes
- Private sector-led PPPAVCD projects receive lower assistance (50% for infrastructure, 25% for production) compared to 100% for public sector-executed projects
- Proposals must go through a multi-level approval process — State-Level Project Screening Committee and State-Level Sanctioning Committee — which can take time
- Routine administrative costs, asset maintenance, and staff salaries are explicitly excluded from funding
- Since projects are state-proposed, actual scheme benefit and project variety can differ significantly from state to state
Documents Required
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) covering feasibility studies, expected benefits, implementation timeline, and the implementing agency's competencies
- District Agriculture Plan (DAP) or State Agriculture Plan (SAP) references, where relevant
- Quarterly performance reports on physical and financial progress (for ongoing/ prior projects)
- 100% utilisation certificates for funds allotted in the previous financial year
- Records of expenditure and budget allocation for the proposed project
- Bank account details for fund transfer
- Aadhaar Card or other government-issued ID for verification
How to Apply Under RKVY-DPR
- Draft a Detailed Project Report (DPR) outlining the project idea, including feasibility studies, expected benefits, risks and costs involved, and the implementation timeline.
- Submit the DPR to your state's State-Level Project Screening Committee (SLPSC); national-level proposals can alternatively be routed through the Small Farmers Agri-Business Consortium (SFAC).
- The SLPSC evaluates the proposal for feasibility, need, and alignment with RKVY-DPR objectives.
- On evaluation, the proposal is forwarded to the State-Level Sanctioning Committee (SLSC) for final approval.
- Once sanctioned, funds are released as per the applicable funding pattern (60:40 or 90:10) and project milestones.
- Implementing agencies must submit periodic performance reports and utilisation certificates to continue receiving instalments and remain eligible for future funding.
Conclusion
RKVY-DPR fills an important gap in India's agricultural scheme architecture — funding the infrastructure and innovative ideas that don't fit neatly under any other central programme. From Custom Hiring Centres and cold storage to agri-startup incubation and climate-resilient farming models, it gives states and project proponents the flexibility to build what their local farmers actually need. For states, entrepreneurs, and organisations with a genuinely useful agriculture project in mind, a well-prepared Detailed Project Report remains the entry point to unlocking this funding.
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. Scheme details, interest rates, and subvention amounts are subject to periodic revision by the Government of India, RBI, and NABARD. Farmers are advised to verify the latest terms and eligibility criteria with their bank, NABARD, or official government sources before applying.
